The Hosta 'Bressingham Blue' is an elegant shade perennial, prized for its large, thick blue-green leaves with a slightly puckered finish. Its bluish hue brings freshness and contrast to shady flowerbeds and woodland gardens.
It develops a wide, well-structured habit, forming a dense mound ideal for covering the ground under trees or creating a beautiful backdrop for astilbes and ferns. In summer, pale lavender flower stalks rise above the foliage, adding lightness and verticality.
Very hardy and easy to care for, it prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil, in partially shaded to shaded situations. Thanks to its thick foliage, it is generally unattractive to deer, although no hosta is completely safe under high pressure.
Botanical name: Hosta 'Bressingham Blue'
Type: Foliage perennial
Bloom time: July
Foliage color: Blue-green
Flower color: Pale lavender
Height: 45 to 60 cm
Width: 90 to 120 cm
Exposure: Part shade to shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, cool, and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
Assets: Decorative thick foliage, dense habit, generally unattractive to deer
The Hosta 'Bressingham Blue' is ideal for those seeking a robust and elegant shade perennial, perfectly suited for Quebec gardens.